The Straits Chronicle, 18 April 1946

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    11 1 The Straits Chronicle No. 181. MALACCA, THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 1946. >• *1».
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  • Article
    Situation Completely Out Of Control In North China
    777 1 Communists Pushed Out Of Changchun: Government Forces Supplied By Air PNew Delhi, April 18. RESS correspondents and political observers returning from the Manchurian capital of Changchun declare that the situation is completely out of control in several parts of the city. Communist
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  • EDITORIAL
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      EDUCATION FOR CITIZENSHIP
      693 1 With the shedding of the olive drab an empyrean atmosphere appears to pervade Malayan topics for “blue-prints” are being chiselled out for the people of this country to keep them abreast with the far-reaching changes that are taking place in the modern democratic world. Now that the
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    “Troubles Both Big And Small Still Face The World”—Byrnes
    765 1 “Troubles Both Big And Small Still Face The World” —Byrnes INTERNATIONAL COMPLICATIONS GROWING IN PROPORTION YOUTH STILL READY TO DEFEND RIGHTS Washington, Apr. 17. AT A PRESS conference yesterday in Washington Mr. James Byrnes, U.S. Secretary of State declared, Although the war is over for the greater part of humanity
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    Local Practitioner Returns
    48 1 According to information given to the Straits Chronicle, the wellknown legal practitioner of Malacca, Mr. \V. H. Salt had arrived in Singapore yesterday Wednesday 17th April 11)40. Prior to the occupation Mr. Salt had established his practice in Malacca for a considerable number of years.
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    SULTANS MAY SEND DEPUTATION TO WHITEHALL
    115 2 —Malaya Tribune. Ipoli, Apr. 16. Seven Malay Sultans, including the representatives of the Sultan of Johore and the Sultan of TrenggaiiU, entered into a long -discussion yesterday in the Astana Iskandariah, Kuala Kangsar, and unanimously decided to continue the present protest against the Malayan
    .—Malaya Tribune.  -  115 words
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    Successful Poster Competition Held By Education Dept.
    242 2 ENGLISH AND VERNACULAR SCHOOLS TAKE PART A POSTER Competition organised by the local Education Department in collaboration with the Printing and Publicity Dept., has just been over and judging from the exhibits the competitors revealed an appreciable standard of originality in the execution
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    COMMUNISTS ENTER CITY
    151 2 —A.P. Chungking, Apr. 17. Chinese Government dispatches from Changchun yesterday reported that Communist troops had entered the city after a night of continuous attacks. Associated Press correspondent Spencer Davis radioed from Mukden that the situation in ChpngYhun was so tense that a neutral plane probably would be
    —A.P.  -  151 words
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    Cigarette Smuggler Cornered
    317 2 Tightening up their cordon against the smuggling of cigarettes the local Detective Branch succeeded in holding up a Chinese youth named Yap Chin just opposite No. 60 Newcome Road, on March 31st this year. Detective Hashim bin Ismail who was on routine duty on that day saw
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    FILIPINO CRUCIFIED BY JAPS
    114 2 —A.P. Manila, Apr. 17. The crucification of a Filipino and the beheading of 13 others werb described at the war crimes trial of Lt.-Gen. Takeshi Kono who is charged with the responsibility for over 13,000 deaths in Panay Island. Nicholas Capaeillo, a farmer, testified that “Japanese
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    F/Lt. Tan Kay Hai, D.F.C.
    256 2 Flight Lieut. Tan Kay Hai, D.F.C. was born in Singapore in 1914. After passing his Senior Cambridge at St. Andrew’s School in 1932 he joined Messrs. Wearne Bros, where he worked until 1941. He then joined the Malayan Volunteer Air Force as a cadet under
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    CHARITY CONCERT
    77 2 A grand charity concert in aid of the Malayan Welfare Fund will be given by the well-know r n Cross-Keys Concert Party under the auspices of the Finance SubCommittee of the Malacca Regional Welfare Council at the Royalty Theatre, Tranquerah Road, on Monday, 22nd April, 1946 at 8.30
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    24 I.G.H. SPORTS
    38 2 The 24 I.G.H. Athletic Sports originally fixed for Friday, 19th April, 1946, have now been postponed to Saturday, 4th May, 1946, commencing at 3.00 p.m. The sports will be held on the Malacca Club ground.
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    Easter Vacation
    17 2 All English Schools will close today for Easter Holidays and reopen on May 6, 1946.
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    CANTON BANDITS ROUNDED UP
    68 2 Hongkong, Apr. 17. Two large bands of Chinese bandits who had been terrorizing Chinese residents around the vicinity of Hongkong have been rounded up by Chinese military police in the city. It is reported that these gangs had for the last few r months since the
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    ATHLETIC SPORTS CONTEST
    77 2 Owing to insufficient entries from the general public for the various events in the Athletic Sports Contest in aid of the Malayan Welfare Fund, the organisers have decided to po s pone the contest from Monday. 22nd April, 1946 to Sunday', o r May, 1946. The contest
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    OPIUM HIDDEN IN BREAD
    118 2 Malaya Tribune Suspicious of the feel of sonicloaves of bread carried by a P el son intending to catch the upcountry train at Keppel Harhou railway station, a Customs venue officer broke the loaves f discover two pounds of opium concealed in them. The man who
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
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      384 2 The Estate Asiatic Staffs’ Association SIXTH ANN I AH GENERAL MEETING HELD ON 14TH APRIL. 194« Election of Oflic.-Bearers—l946 Chairman—Mr. A. B. Corray (Selangor), Yce-Chairmen—Mr. N. Sinnathamby (Johore) and Mr. M. Devadason (Perak), Hon. Ueneral Secretary—Mr. V. M. N. Menon (Negri Sembilan), Hon. Treasurer Mr. V. D. Nair <Selangor). Council
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  • Page 2 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
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      115 2 Radio Malaya—Malacca 279 Metres—lo7s K/cs. LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT BROADCASTS 18th April (Thursday): 2100 to 2115 hrs. —Tamil Music (Recorded). 19th April (Friday): 1755 to 1830 hrs.—Swing Session (Recorded). 20th April (Saturday): 1830 to 1915 hrs.—Malay Music by Chaya Bulan Minstrel Party (Studio). 2200 to 2230 hrs. —Dance Music. Relayed from Capitol
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    • Miscellaneous
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      163 2 THE CITY PARK SUN OPEN-AIR TALKIES 16-18 Apr. “TOO MANY GIRLS” 19-21 Apr. THEY MET IN A TAXI JUSTICE OF THE RANCH CITY OPEN-AIR TALKIES 15-18 Apr. LOH THONG SOH PAK 19-22 Apr. TAI LEONG AH TAU NOON CANTONESE WAYANG CABARET AND RONGGENG VENUS REVUE Cycle Meet on 19, 20.
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